Coaching Rumors Mega-Thread

[1eyedog]

Yes, it's weird. 7.5 mins? How many times has he been down 1 score with 7.5 mins left?

Pertinent question, I’m working on that. Not many apparently.

[Homedawg]

Call for Jimbo! Call for Jimbo!

And they won't have to pay him a lot -- spend that Walton and Tyson money on NIL...

The Walton's don't spend. A ton of money on ark athletics. Not sure about Tyson but I think those two are both over killed.

[WPS]

The Walton's don't spend. A ton of money on ark athletics. Not sure about Tyson but I think those two are both over killed.

Tyson gives a ton for basketball but John Tyson and Calipari were close friends even when he was at Kentucky. He was the main person responsible for that hire. There have been reports that Tyson is trying to get more involved with financial backing in football during this search but it?s also probably contingent on who the hire ends up being. That?s the annoying thing sometimes with big money boosters is they?re so stubborn with only supporting ?their guys?.

Walmart?s CEO (an Arkansas alum) just announced his retirement and some have said he may try to get involved in launching NIL ventures, so we?ll see.

[Todd4State]

Saban couldn?t win at UAB. That job has so many built in disadvantages. Jax State and Troy on the other hand you have a fighting chance.

I agree that UAB is a dead end job. I would prefer him be at Tulane- being "realistic" about what jobs I think will come open. Somewhere like Memphis would be good too.

Tulane to me would be the best option because it's a good situation and he'll be able to continue their run relatively easily.

[TrapGame]

Anybody else heard the rumor that LSU has shutdown their coaching search? There are no interviews scheduled for the foreseeable future.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Anybody else heard the rumor that LSU has shutdown their coaching search? There are no interviews scheduled for the foreseeable future.

That's not a rumor at this point. LSU has pushed their chips to the middle on Kiffin.

[Really Clark?]

People expected preseason #15 Florida to finish 3-9?

Vegas had Florida at 6.5 wins, that is probably the experts to look at closer when comparing. They thought they were going to be down again.

[BlackSailsDawg]

Tyson gives a ton for basketball but John Tyson and Calipari were close friends even when he was at Kentucky. He was the main person responsible for that hire. There have been reports that Tyson is trying to get more involved with financial backing in football during this search but it?s also probably contingent on who the hire ends up being. That?s the annoying thing sometimes with big money boosters is they?re so stubborn with only supporting ?their guys?.

Walmart?s CEO (an Arkansas alum) just announced his retirement and some have said he may try to get involved in launching NIL ventures, so we?ll see.

More money is flowing into Arkansas Football. That's happening.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Seems that some of the job opening are Kiffin or Bust.

Some of these schools need to call back the dude on Contract and try again. Anyone with Eli Drink has to tell the fan base they only landed the 2nd or 3rd choice. If they bring home Dead Fish, then they are getting a 4th choice X-O guy. Lincoln Riley is a dude that can't win at USC and with George Lucas and Nike money.

Imagine being Eli_Drink as the Temu Lane Kiffin. "We want you to be interested but please let us see if Lane is still in play."

[TrapGame]

Seems that some of the job opening are Kiffin or Bust.

Some of these schools need to call back the dude on Contract and try again. Anyone with Eli Drink has to tell the fan base they only landed the 2nd or 3rd choice. If they bring home Dead Fish, then they are getting a 4th choice X-O guy. Lincoln Riley is a dude that can't win at USC and with George Lucas and Nike money.

Imagine being Eli_Drink as the Temu Lane Kiffin. "We want you to be interested but please let us see if Lane is still in play."

Drink really, really hopes Kiffin doesn?t get the Florida job. He really does not give a rip if he is #2 on the list. He wants the job. If Kiffin does not go to Florida I expect to hear official word that Drink and Florida are in serious negotiations.

[PGHBulldogBG]

Drink really, really hopes Kiffin doesn?t get the Florida job. He really does not give a rip if he is #2 on the list. He wants the job. If Kiffin does not go to Florida I expect to hear official word that Drink and Florida are in serious negotiations.

Drink is basically Mizzou?s Mullen. Typically wins the games he is supposed to win but has a 1-10 record in big games. That 1 win came against an Ohio State team that was playing all backups.

[TrapGame]

I watched a podcast from a local Tennessee sports radio guy this afternoon. He says his Tennessee insiders are hearing that Josh Heupel is #2 on LSU's list if Kiffin stays at OM or goes to Florida.

[Pancho]

sounds plausible

[Santiago]

Tyson gives a ton for basketball but John Tyson and Calipari were close friends even when he was at Kentucky. He was the main person responsible for that hire. There have been reports that Tyson is trying to get more involved with financial backing in football during this search but it?s also probably contingent on who the hire ends up being. That?s the annoying thing sometimes with big money boosters is they?re so stubborn with only supporting ?their guys?.

Walmart?s CEO (an Arkansas alum) just announced his retirement and some have said he may try to get involved in launching NIL ventures, so we?ll see.

Saw on another board, it is mentioned that Arkansas has the lowest NIL in SEC football, and do not seem to be looking to make ground in any upcoming seasons. Their money is spread over other sports. They need those walmart folks , but the entire SEC is leaving them.

[parabrave]

Tyson gives a ton for basketball but John Tyson and Calipari were close friends even when he was at Kentucky. He was the main person responsible for that hire. There have been reports that Tyson is trying to get more involved with financial backing in football during this search but it?s also probably contingent on who the hire ends up being. That?s the annoying thing sometimes with big money boosters is they?re so stubborn with only supporting ?their guys?.

Walmart?s CEO (an Arkansas alum) just announced his retirement and some have said he may try to get involved in launching NIL ventures, so we?ll see.

One of Wally worlds largest shareholder, Daughter in law, is more interested in other things besides sports

[DownwardDawg]

It's been really quite the past few days.

[Tater]

It's been really quite the past few days.

Because it's locked up and LSU / OM both allowed Lane to finish out the season and he'll be announced at 7/98 on Saturday as LSU's next coach.

Florida is already having other coaches leak. - If this was an elaborate troll job they wouldn't be looking elsewhere. It's LSU.

[Brobi-wan]

Because it's locked up and LSU / OM both allowed Lane to finish out the season and he'll be announced at 7/98 on Saturday as LSU's next coach.

Florida is already having other coaches leak. - If this was an elaborate troll job they wouldn't be looking elsewhere. It's LSU.

Some EDs have overactive imaginations. He’s gone

[BlackSailsDawg]

Saw on another board, it is mentioned that Arkansas has the lowest NIL in SEC football, and do not seem to be looking to make ground in any upcoming seasons. Their money is spread over other sports. They need those walmart folks , but the entire SEC is leaving them.

Whatever that other board, they are out of touch. Arkansas matched what Franklin wanted plus more to try and land him. In the end, Franklin saw the SEC as the hardest path. Walmart heirs are not their only source. Jone, JB Hunt, Tyson and the Walmart Heirs. the former CEO of Walmart is already pushing it. Doug McMillon retires in 2026 and will become involved. As the CEO, Walmart has expanded its corporate sponsorships with the University of Arkansas's athletic programs.

[Pancho]

Now some are saying Lane mite change his mind and stay.